Yann Jouffre

Teenager Axel Ngando enjoyed a fairytale introduction to top-flight football on Saturday as his stoppage-time strike handed Rennes a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Brittany rivals Lorient.

On the eve of the top-of-the-table clash between Paris Saint Germain and Lyon, title rivals Toulouse and Montpellier both failed in their bids to take provisional Ligue 1 top spot on Saturday.

Lille could all but secure the French league title on Wednesday after nearest rivals Marseille, the defending champions, were held to a 2-2 draw at Lorient on Sunday.

French champions Marseille, plagued by on-pitch uncertainty and dressing room dissent, slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Valenciennes on Saturday, a loss which sent them spinning to the foot of the table.

French champions Marseille, plagued by on-pitch uncertainty and dressing room dissent, slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Valenciennes on Saturday, a loss which sent them spinning to the foot of the table.

Lyon and Auxerre sealed prized tickets for next season's Champions League as Marseille capped their French title triumph with a 2-0 victory over Grenoble Saturday.

Defending French champions Bordeaux's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League received another body blow when they were beaten 1-0 at Lorient on Saturday.

Defending French champions Bordeaux's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League received another body blow when they were beaten 1-0 at Lorient on Saturday.